Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami Team up to Grant the Wishes of 23 Make-A-Wish Children

September 26, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Inter Miami CF News Release

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi exchanges a high five during a Make-A-Wish experience
(Inter Miami CF)

Fueled by passion and driven by a love for their community, Inter Miami CF and Royal Caribbean teamed up to fulfill the mission they set when their unprecedented partnership was announced in August 2023: to create memorable experiences for families and fans everywhere, changing the game from ship to pitch around the world. Together with Make-A-Wish, the global nonprofit that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, the South Florida-based powerhouses had the privilege of granting the wishes of 23 kids during a one-of-a-kind, four-day experience between Saturday, Sept. 21 – Tuesday, Sept. 24, in South Florida.

The children from across the U.S. and abroad, from South Florida to Texas and Canada to Israel, fulfilled their lifelong wish to meet the Inter Miami squad and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi. Leading up to that moment, Royal Caribbean hosted a day of unforgettable adventures on the new Icon of the Seas, named by TIME as one of the World’s Greatest Places. Experiences like these help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. A wish can be a game-changer that brings joy and a sense of normalcy back into a family’s life.

“At the heart of Inter Miami’s ‘Freedom to Dream’ ethos is the belief that we pursue our dreams boldly and support our fans and community in achieving theirs,” said Jorge Mas, Inter Miami CF Managing Owner. “Teaming up with our Main Partner Royal Caribbean and Make-A-Wish to make these extraordinary children’s dreams come true is an inspiring reminder that fútbol is more than a game – it’s a transformative force for joy, hope, and connection. Through initiatives like this, we aim to harness the magic of Inter Miami to create memories and to uplift our fans.”

The unforgettable multiday experience kicked off on Saturday, Sept. 21, on Icon. With six record-setting waterslides, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained, and more, the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation is where every type of family and adventurer can make memories together without compromise. The families enjoyed a specially planned day of experiences, from getting a look up close at the first theatrical rendition of “The Wizard of…